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What do uric acid crystals look like in a diaper?

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I recently found a suspicious pinkish substance in my 3 1/2 month old's diaper. I read about uric acid crystals in a baby book and it sounds very similar. Does anyone know where I can find images online to compare the two? I am also having a hard time finding information about this in infants.

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My 4month old has begun excreting uric acid in his urine also, I've done some research & they say it could be dehydration which I doubt becuz he is always feeding. It began when only in the morning u will see the orange powder, now its at every diaper change. I'm hoping its not too serious but we're going to the pediatrician on Tuesday but I'm worrying now

My son is currently undergoing testing for this. The nephrologist says that "pink diaper syndrome" is the deposit of uric acid in a baby's diaper and it appears pinkish, reddish, or orangeish. She said a good way to know if it is uric acid is to keep the diaper for a few days and then look at it again . . . did it change? become more orange? uric acid. become dark brown or black? not good, serious problem! either way, though, the baby should have a urine test done to check uric acid levels. but it is relatively common for a baby to excrete uric acid into their diaper and their be nothing wrong - as long as their uric acid levels are within normal limits. definitely see your doctor. bring a diaper in so they can see it. get a urine test. good luck!

They look like little faded crystal. Some are clear, or blue. Over they gel when they come in contact to liquid. I have found them yellow on my son after he soiled himself. You can open a diaper add water and you will find them in a gel form. but if you run it through your fingers you will feel them like little grain. I seen them on a attatched to a blue lining inside the absorbent pad.

I found orangish stains in my 4 week old's diaper. The health nurse said it was uric acid crystals from possibly going too long without feeding. She slept for about 7 hours the night before and they appeared the next morning. They said to take her to the hospital if I found it again.

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